In this video I describe the CBT 5 Factor Model also known as the Hot Cross Bun Formulation in relation to health anxiety and in relation to depression. This is a simple foundational element of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that explains how your environment, thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviour all influence each other. In fact, they are so closely intertwined changes in any of these areas can lead to changes in the others.

The essence of the 5 Factor Formulation is that it’s not the situation that causes us to feel a certain way rather its our interpretation that impacts how we feel and behave. This model reflects a constant interaction between our environment, behaviours, thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. Changes in one area can lead to changes in the others. For example, changes in how we think can impact our behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Changes in our behaviour can impact our physical response, thoughts and emotions. Via the process of mapping out the client experiences using the 5 Factor Formulation we can start to hypnotise about the causes, precipitants and maintaining influences of problems. Remember that a small change in one area can lead to positive changes in all areas.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction To The 5 Factor Model
0:33 Example 1: The 5 Factor Model and Health Anxiety
3:15 Example 2: The 5 Factor Model and Depression

CBT BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

☐ The Clinician's Guid to CBT Using Mind Over Mood by Christine A. Padesky. Please click on the link to buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/409z8ko

☐ Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky. Please click on the link to buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Hi7lp9

☐ Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Basics and Beyond by Judith Beck. Please click on the link to buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RfTN2f

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Teresa Lewis is the founder and Director of Lewis Psychology and a Senior Accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred). Qualified in 1995, Teresa has been providing counselling and psychotherapy treatment for nearly 30 years. Teresa holds a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is a qualified EMDR Practitioner having completed training accredited with EMDR Europe. Teresa is also a qualified adult educator and an accredited Mindfulness teacher As a recognised expert in her field Teresa is frequently asked to conduct editorial reviews and endorse counselling and psychotherapy books for international publishing houses.

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